The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Budget 2025: The case for a multi-year tax framework
This episode will explores the rationale behind implementing a structured, long-term approach to tax reform in Malaysia. It highlights the need for a framework that spans multiple years to ensure more effective tax policies, prevent economic shocks, and accommodate evolving market dynamics.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: Belanjawan2024: Examining tax code on capital vs labour
Aurobindo Ponniah, Director at PwC Taxation Services, offers insights on tax reforms and fiscal strategies. Stay tuned for his expectations on Budget 2024 and potential tax implications. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Tue Sep 26 2023
MOF: Tax, revenue reforms key to socio-economic resilience
Putrajaya will continue to implement tax reform initiatives which focused on measures to broaden the tax base including reviewing broad-based incentives, reliefs and deductions.
Fri Jun 03 2022
Good, bad and ugly of India's new national sales tax journey
If there's one word that sums up the response of India's businesses and consumers to the country's new national sales tax, it's 'confused.'
Wed Jul 26 2017
India adopts GST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the measure was more than a tax reform, saying it would help in India's social and economic progress.
Sat Jul 01 2017
Philippines' Duterte pushes tax reform to fund infrastructure
Congress has begun giving the bill a second reading, and Duterte wants the lower house's immediate approval, though bills receive up to three readings.
Tue May 30 2017
Policy details and tone will be key in Trump speech to Congress
World financial markets will be scrutinizing the address for specifics of how the president aims to make good on promises to tackle tax reform, boost infrastructure spending, simplify regulations.
Wed Mar 01 2017
Trump vows 'phenomenal' tax announcement, offers no details
In a White House meeting with airline executives, Trump promised a "phenomenal" tax plan, but offered no specifics other than citing the need to a lower tax burden on businesses.
Fri Feb 10 2017
PM Modi hails sweeping reforms for India's fast growth
The Prime Minister sought to highlight his government's achievements, including the recent passage of a landmark tax reform, that have contributed to India's robust growth during a global slowdown.
Mon Aug 15 2016
India parliament set to pass GST
The GST, India's biggest tax reform since independence, will replace a patchwork of central and state levies on goods and services.
Wed Aug 03 2016
[COLUMNIST] The cost of growing old: Rising medical costs and the insurance dilemma
Healthcare insurance premiums, meant as safety nets for access and financial relief, are now becoming increasingly inaccessible.
Sat Nov 30 2024
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it
The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?
Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option
Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024
Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000
The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North
Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni
Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness
The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.
Fri Nov 29 2024